400 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781501110467
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 07 June 2016
Description
Passing meets The House of Mirth in this “utterly captivating” (Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author of The Kitchen House) historical novel based on the true story of Anita Hemmings, the first black student to attend Vassar, who suc...
Community Reviews Summary of 616 reviews
Moods
inspiring 41%
emotional 38%
reflective 38%
tense 29%
hopeful 22%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
lighthearted 9%
dark 6%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, DysphoriaModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic friendshipMinor
Homophobia, Slavery, Lesbophobia400 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781501110467
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 07 June 2016
Description
Passing meets The House of Mirth in this “utterly captivating” (Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author of The Kitchen House) historical novel based on the true story of Anita Hemmings, the first black student to attend Vassar, who suc...
Community Reviews Summary of 616 reviews
Moods
inspiring 41%
emotional 38%
reflective 38%
tense 29%
hopeful 22%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
lighthearted 9%
dark 6%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, DysphoriaModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic friendshipMinor
Homophobia, Slavery, Lesbophobia